
Installing Non-Timed Knife Drive Belts
The procedure for installing non-timed knife drive belts is the same for both sides of the header.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
1. Shut down the windrower, and remove the key from
the ignition.
2. Route the knife drive belt (A) around the knife drive box
pulley (C) and knife drive pulley (B). Use the notch in
the pulley to assist with the belt installation.
NOTE:
Ensure the drive motor is fully forward, do
NOT
pry
the belt over the pulley.
Figure 5.73: Knife Drive
3. Tension the knife drive belt.
Refer to
Non-Timed Knife Drive Belts, page 141
.
4. Install the access cover (A) and secure with bolt.
5. Close the endshield. Refer to
.
Figure 5.74: Access Cover
Tensioning Non-Timed Knife Drive Belts
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
IMPORTANT:
To prolong the belt and drive life, do
NOT
overtighten the belt.
1. Shut down the windrower, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the left endshield. Refer to
.
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